Aman

Aman is the military intelligence body of the Israel Defense Forces of Israel, formed in 1950 after separating from the IDF General Staff. Aman was not a part of the ground forces, air force, or navy, and Sayeret Matkal served as the group's special forces and reconnaissance unit. In 1996, it was estimated to have 7,000 personnel, and along with Shin Bet and Mossad, Aman is one of the main intelligence bodies of Israel.